Saturday, January 19th, 2013, Nightlife Guide

Saturday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Kick off your Saturday with a Carnival spirit: the Encontro de Blocos is a great place to start partying early on in the day. Many samba groups will come together in Aterro do Flamengo so you can enjoy the samba music in style.

LIVE

Maria Gadú (Lapa)
Maria will be releasing her second studio album tonight. A project is called “Mais uma página…”. Back in 2009 Maria was the newest voice of Brazilian music.Circo Voador – 10PM
Rua dos Arcos, 1 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2533-0354
Entrance: R$40 with concession, R$80 without

Sambô (Lapa)
Rock in the rhythm of pagode – get some of the classics from rock and roll in a very Brazilian style.Fundição Progresso – 11PM
Rua dos Arcos, 24 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2220-5070
Entrance: From R$36 to R$72

CLUBS:

Nuth (Barra da Tijuca)
One of the few venues in Rio with a spacious venue, nice jungle theme, three floors and a pool table. There is also another location in Lagoa so be sure to check them both out.Nuth – 11PM
Av. Armando Lombardi, 999 – Barra de Tijuca – Tel: (21) 3153-8595/2495-6008
Entrance: Check with venue

7 Day Weekend (Copacabana)
This party is celebrating five years of extreme success! Leo Justi, Wobble and Sexistalk will shake up the dance floor while I Hate Flash takes eye-fish lense photos of you dancing and partying!Fosfobox
Rua Siqueira Campos, 143 – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: Not available at time of press

Pop ‘n’ Roll (Centro)
As for music, the name of the party is self-explanatory. Espaço Acústica has loads of drink deals and promotions though – the first 100 to arrive will get a free tequila shots. Shots of champagne will also be distributed all night long and two dance floors will be open for your enjoyment.Espaço Acústica – 11PM
Praça Tiradentes, nº 02 e 04 – Centro – Tel: (21) 2222-7525
Entrance: R$20 with costumes or guest list, R$30 without

Salgueiro Samba School Rehearsal (Andaraí)
One of the most famous of the Grupo Especial (Special Group), Salgueiro will parade down the Sapucaí on Sunday, February 10th, and they will hold rehearsal parties every weekend in the lead-up.Quadra do Salgueiro – 10PM
Rua Silva Telles, 104 – Andaraí – Tel: (21) 2238-0389
Entrance: R$40

Clube dos Democráticos (Lapa)
Bringing together the best musicians of Rio de Janeiro, Democráticos promises the time if your life. With artists such as Nina Wirtti &; Noites Brasileiras, Os Miltons, and many more. The goal is to present classics of Brazilian music and its roots.Clube dos Democráticos – 11:30PM
Rua do Riachuelo, 91/93 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 8848-8889
Entrance: R$15 with Lista Amiga, R$20 for women & students, R$25 for men

Blue Agave (Copacabana)
Some of the best Mexican food — and the best margarita — in Rio, plus live American and European sports on TV. They also have the original location in Ipanema. This weekend, you can watch the semi-final NFL play-off games here with some delicious food and great beer.Blue Agave
Rua Aires Saldanha, 21C – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free

Lord Jim’s Pub (Ipanema)
The oldest pub in Rio in its newest guise and a great local crowd. Known for its live music and happy hour.Lord Jim’s Pub – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern, 44 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: Not available at time of press

Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
The new American-owned beachfront restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food and just drinks to kick off Saturday night.Restaurante Mab’s – 5PM
Avenida Atlantica, 1140 – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: Free

Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
If you are up for some Irish beer and a nice environment to drink it in, this is the place to go. With its trendy decor, this pub attracts many different kinds of people and offers Guinness and the German brand of Erdinger.Lapa Irish Pub – 5PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga, 147 – Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10

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